Roundwound to Flatwound

damos · #1 10-08-2009, 02:44 PM

I play roundwound D'addario (45,65,85,105) on my Leduc Ubass and i want to change for the THOMASTIK flatwound (43,56,70,106). This strings are medium together
I want to known if i must adjust my neck or choosing the Rotosound RS77
Thanks

singlemalt · #2 10-08-2009, 02:51 PM

I went the same way and didn't need to make any adjustments.

I sure liked the TI's better. Never looked back. The older they get the better they sound and feel.

They have lower tension, so a tiny truss rod twist if all the relief is gone, but I didn't notice any changes.

Double Agent · #3 10-08-2009, 03:00 PM

+1

You may have to raise the action if you play with low action as the TIs have very low tension. Raising the string height at the saddles may give you sufficient clearance to avoid adjusting the truss, but it should be a minor tweak of the truss rod if you do have to adjust it. If you already play with medium to medium-high action, or if you play with a very light touch, you may not have to make any adjustment at all.